Computer processing units imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported computer processing units worth $447.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $571.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $447.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $425.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $500.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $322.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $347.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $571.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $432.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $334.9M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa imports computer processing units from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Poland (17%), Hungary (9%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $136.2M | 30% |
| Poland | $75.9M | 17% |
| Hungary | $39.2M | 8.8% |
| United States | $37.6M | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $35.5M | 7.9% |
| Czech Republic | $30.4M | 6.8% |
| Hong Kong | $25.0M | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $15.3M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $14.3M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $12.3M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $251.99 per kg, close to the world average of $281.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer processing units exports from South Africa
Exports of computer processing units by South Africa reached $30.7 million in 2024 (109 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (16%), Zimbabwe (12%), Namibia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $4.9M | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.7M | 12% |
| Namibia | $2.6M | 8.5% |
| Botswana | $2.6M | 8.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 7.4% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Mozambique | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 4.3% |
| France | $939K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $824K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported computer processing units worth $447.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($136.2 million), followed by Poland (17%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $251.99 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $281.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer processing units to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $334.9 million in 2017 to $447.5 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $571.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $422.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export computer processing units?
Yes. South Africa exported $30.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $416.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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